U.S.A. Citizenship Test (100 Civics Questions) from uscis.gov

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sets up the governmentdefines the governmentprotects basic rights of Americans

3. The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?

We the People

4. What is an amendment?

a change (to the Constitution)an addition (to the Constitution)

5. What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?

the Bill of Rights

6. What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?

speechreligionassemblypresspetition the government

7. How many amendments does the Constitution have?

twenty-seven (27)

What did the Declaration of Independence do?

announced our independence (from Great Britain)declared our independence (from Great Britain)said that the United States is free (from Great Britain)

9. What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?

lifelibertypursuit of happiness

10. What is freedom of religion?

You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.

11. What is the economic system in the United States?

capitalist economymarket economy

12. What is the "rule of law"?

Everyone must follow the law.Leaders must obey the law.Government must obey the law.No one is above the law.

13. Name one branch or part of the government.

CongresslegislativePresidentexecutivethe courtsjudicial

14. What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

checks and balancesseparation of powers

15. Who is in charge of the executive branch?

the President

16. Who makes federal laws?

CongressSenate and House (of Representatives)(U.S. or national) legislature

17. What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?

the Senate and House (of Representatives)

18. How many U.S. Senators are there?

one hundred (100)

19. We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?

six (6)

20. Who is one of your state's U.S. Senators now?

Current Michigan Senators

21. The House of Representatives has how many voting members?

four hundred thirty-five (435)

22. We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?

two (2)

23. Name your U.S. Representative.

Current Michigan House Rep

24. Who does a U.S. Senator represent?

all people of the state

25. Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?

(because of) the state's population(because) they have more people(because) some states have more people

26. We elect a President for how many years?

four (4)

27. In what month do we vote for President?

November

28. What is the name of the President of the United States now?

Barack ObamaObama

29. What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?

Joseph R. Biden, Jr.Joe BidenBiden

30. If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

the Vice President

31. If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

the Speaker of the House

32. Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?

the President

33. Who signs bills to become laws?

the President

34. Who vetoes bills?

the President

35. What does the President's Cabinet do?

advises the President

36. What are two Cabinet-level positions?

Secretary of AgricultureSecretary of CommerceSecretary of DefenseSecretary of EducationSecretary of EnergySecretary of Health and Human ServicesSecretary of Homeland SecuritySecretary of Housing and Urban DevelopmentSecretary of the InteriorSecretary of LaborSecretary of StateSecretary of TransportationSecretary of the TreasurySecretary of Veterans AffairsAttorney GeneralVice President

37. What does the judicial branch do?

reviews lawsexplains lawsresolves disputes (disagreements)decides if a law goes against the Constitution

38. What is the highest court in the United States?

the Supreme Court

39. How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

nine (9)

40. Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?

John Roberts (John G. Roberts, Jr.)

41. Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?

to print moneyto declare warto create an armyto make treaties

42. Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?

provide schooling and educationprovide protection (police)provide safety (fire departments)give a driver's licenseapprove zoning and land use

43. Who is the Governor of your state now?

Current Governor of Michigan

44. What is the capital of your state?

Lansing, Michigan

45. What are the two major political parties in the United States?

Democrat and Republican

46. What is the political party of the President now?

Democratic (Party)

47. What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?

(John) Boehner

48. There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.

Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote).You don't have to pay (a poll tax) to vote.Any citizen can vote. (Women and men can vote.)A male citizen of any race (can vote).

49. What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?

serve on a juryvote in a federal election

50. Name one right only for United States citizens.

vote in a federal electionrun for federal office

51. What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?

freedom of expressionfreedom of speechfreedom of assemblyfreedom to petition the governmentfreedom of worshipthe right to bear arms

52. What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?

the United Statesthe flag

53. What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?

give up loyalty to other countriesdefend the Constitution and laws of the United Statesobey the laws of the United Statesserve in the U.S. military (if needed)serve (do important work for) the nation (if needed)be loyal to the United States

54. How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?

eighteen (18) and older

55. What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?

votejoin a political partyhelp with a campaignjoin a civic groupjoin a community groupgive an elected official your opinion on an issuecall Senators and Representativespublicly support or oppose an issue or policyrun for officewrite to a newspaper